Tag: senate
Senate postpones debate on CBN’s cash withdrawal limits
The Senate has shifted its debate on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) new policy on cash withdrawals till Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
The Senate...
Senate threatens to cut MDAs 2023 budget for shunning defence
The Senate has threatened to slash the 2023 budget of over 100 government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that failed to defend their expenditure in...
Buhari writes Senate over legal framework for NSIP
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate, seeking the legalisation and Institutionalisation of National Social Investment Programme (NSIP).
Buhari, in the letter to Senate President, Ahmad...
I’ve 31 bills, two passed into law – Sen Uba Sani
The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has said that he is the only senator that...
Senatorial seat: Akpabio gets nod to appeal judgement
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Wednesday, granted leave to former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, to appeal the judgement...
Senate okays N48bn pipeline contract to ex-militant Tompolo
The N48 billion oil pipeline surveillance contract approved by the Federal Government to a former Niger Delta militant leader, Mr. Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo),...
Naira redesign: Senate orders c’ttee to ensure protection of Nigerians
Senate has mandated its Committee on Banking, Insurance and other financial institutions to embark on an aggressive oversight to ensure Nigerians are adequately protected...
Oshiomhole: I’ll fight in Senate for my constituents
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, says he is vying for the seat to change the annual...
Senate reopens assault petition against CCT boss
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, has reopened the case of assault levelled against the Chairman, Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT),...
Senate confirms 19 INEC RECs, NUPRA commissioner
The Senate, on Wednesday, confirmed the nomination of 19 Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
It also confirmed the nomination...
